You know that clean-functioning, low-maintenance, wonderfully energy-efficient geothermal heating and cooling system you’ve been wishing for but couldn’t afford? Well, you’re in luck! Because, as of February 2018, the federal government’s 30% geothermal tax credit is now back in effect! And what was once unattainable may now be well within your grasp, be it for a new home you’re building in Topeka or for the enhancement of your present home. You’ll want to act right away, though, because the federal tax credit amount has been set up to decrease each year through 2021.

Here are the principle facts:

A full 30% of the total cost of your geothermal system is covered by this credit through 2019. Beginning in 2020, then, only 26% of the ultimate cost is covered. And in 2021, just 22%.

The federal geothermal tax credit can be applied retroactively to installations that are “placed in service” as of January 1, 2017, or thereafter. A geothermal heating and cooling installation is normally figured to be “placed in service” when it’s completely installed and ready for use. If, however, your system is part of a newly built or newly renovated home, it’s deemed to be “placed in service” when you take up residence.

What’s eligible for the tax credit is geothermal equipment that, a) uses solar energy stored underground for heating and cooling and, b) fulfills all ENERGY STAR requirements at the time of installation.

Covered expenditures include labor for onsite preparation, assembly, or original system installation and for the piping or wiring that connects your geothermal system to your home.

Ground Source, Inc. has provided Topeka geothermal heating and cooling solutions for many years. We proudly offer Topeka WaterFurnace geothermal systems and stand behind our quality work and products. Call us at Ground Source, Inc. today. We are ready to bring you into the WaterFurnace Topeka geothermal family.